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Principal Engineer CPT jobs place F-1 students in senior-level technical leadership roles that must integrate directly into your degree program. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start work, and the engineering scope must align with your coursework, qualifying it as CPT under SEVIS regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsPflugerville Independent School District
Job Title/Position: Administrative Intern
Department/School: Curriculum and Instruction
Pay Information: Teacher Compensation Plan
Supervised By: Campus Principal
FLSA: Exempt
Date Revised: January 2020
Primary Purpose:
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional programs and campus level operations. This is a one to two-year position. After two years, the individual must be approved for an administrative position or return to a classroom position.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):
Master’s degree; Texas Standard Principal Certificate (or equivalent); two (2) years of teaching experience. Upon hire: certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) and Advanced Educational Leadership (AEL) or equivalent.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist principals interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct support/evaluation conferences using T-TESS and other identified evaluations.
- Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
- Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
- Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
- Work with team leaders and faculty to compile annual budget requests; requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory, maintain records; verify receipts for materials.
- Ensure students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior; ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable; conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
- Attend and serve as administrative representative at ARD/IEP, 504, LPAC, and other meetings as necessary.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Monitor assigned instructional programs; encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs.
- Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
- Promote a positive, caring, and supportive climate for learning and instruction.
- Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and state/federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices
- Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs
- Skill in working with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers
- Skill in working computer tools, including but not limited to, email internet, word processing and spreadsheets
- Skill in working in a collaborative team-based environment
- Skill in communicating effectively with others
- Skill in effectively managing a classroom and student behavior
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises professionals, paraprofessionals, and other support/campus personnel/staff
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):
Prolonged use of computer; ability to work extended hours; ability to be on call; repetitive hand motions; maintain emotional control under stress including that associated with strict deadlines and emergency situation; must be able to lift and/or carry at least 30 lbs.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Pflugerville Independent School District
Job Title/Position: Administrative Intern
Department/School: Curriculum and Instruction
Pay Information: Teacher Compensation Plan
Supervised By: Campus Principal
FLSA: Exempt
Date Revised: January 2020
Primary Purpose:
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional programs and campus level operations. This is a one to two-year position. After two years, the individual must be approved for an administrative position or return to a classroom position.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):
Master’s degree; Texas Standard Principal Certificate (or equivalent); two (2) years of teaching experience. Upon hire: certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) and Advanced Educational Leadership (AEL) or equivalent.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist principals interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct support/evaluation conferences using T-TESS and other identified evaluations.
- Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
- Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
- Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
- Work with team leaders and faculty to compile annual budget requests; requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory, maintain records; verify receipts for materials.
- Ensure students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior; ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable; conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
- Attend and serve as administrative representative at ARD/IEP, 504, LPAC, and other meetings as necessary.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Monitor assigned instructional programs; encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs.
- Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
- Promote a positive, caring, and supportive climate for learning and instruction.
- Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and state/federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices
- Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs
- Skill in working with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers
- Skill in working computer tools, including but not limited to, email internet, word processing and spreadsheets
- Skill in working in a collaborative team-based environment
- Skill in communicating effectively with others
- Skill in effectively managing a classroom and student behavior
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises professionals, paraprofessionals, and other support/campus personnel/staff
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):
Prolonged use of computer; ability to work extended hours; ability to be on call; repetitive hand motions; maintain emotional control under stress including that associated with strict deadlines and emergency situation; must be able to lift and/or carry at least 30 lbs.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
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Get Access To All JobsPrincipal Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position is integral to your degree program and your DSO approves it. Principal Engineer roles typically require advanced technical leadership duties that align with graduate engineering or computer science programs. Your offer letter must describe responsibilities that connect directly to your enrolled curriculum for your school to authorize CPT on your I-20.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Principal Engineer without losing OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. For Principal Engineer roles requiring 40-hour weeks, this is a real risk. Discuss with your DSO whether part-time CPT is structurally feasible for the role, or whether the timeline keeps your cumulative full-time CPT under 12 months before graduation.
What documentation does my employer need for my CPT to be valid?
Your employer needs to provide a formal offer letter specifying your job title, start and end dates, work location, and a description of duties. This letter goes to your DSO for I-20 amendment. Some employers with E-Verify enrollment may also ask for a copy of your updated I-20 before onboarding you into their HR system.
How do I find Principal Engineer CPT jobs where employers already understand visa authorization?
Migrate Mate surfaces Principal Engineer openings from employers with verified H-1B visa Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes. Filtering by employers who have filed LCAs in engineering occupations saves time and reduces the risk of offers falling through due to employer-side compliance gaps.
Does CPT as a Principal Engineer count toward H-1B cap exemption or affect my status later?
CPT itself doesn't count toward H-1B cap exemption. After graduation, you'd still need to go through standard H-1B cap registration unless your employer is a cap-exempt institution. CPT employment history does appear in SEVIS and can be referenced when demonstrating work experience on future visa petitions, including H-1B specialty occupation evidence.